2017 LaRue Charles Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

12.5% alc., 50 cases, $ Allocated. Clone 4 planted in 1982. Aged for 17 months in French oak barrels. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of yellow citrus and peach draw you into the glass. A wine of sophistication and breeding that pleases on entry, in the middle and on the finish. There is plenty of lemon and yellow apple flavor but the wine does not veer to tropical California ripeness. A spear of acidity adds vitality, the bashful oak adds nuance and the uplifting, lip-smacking finish is memorable. A perfect marriage of pristine and invigorating natural acidity. Score: 95. Reviewed July 20, 2019

Winery: LaRue
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines